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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Federal Elections Broadcasting Speeches. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 5

The Postmaster General has given permission for the broadcasting, not only of the policy speeches of the leaders of the Nationalist, Country and Labor…

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State Parliament Questions and Answers Unbranded Sheep. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Kilpatrick (C.P., Wagga) drew the attention of the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Thorby, to the large, number of…

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Operatic Society a Successful Year Credit Balance Revealed Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 1

Although the staging of an opera entails considerable expenditure the Grafton Amateur Operatic Society, thanks to the wholehearted enthusiasm of its members…

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Conservatives Win By-election. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 5

Owing to the death of Mr. A. G. Gardner, a by-election held for the Cheltenham seat resulted: Sir Walter Preston (Conservative), 10.4,18; Sir John…

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From the Capital End Of The Parliament Election Campaign Some Interesting Financial Facts Canberra, September 24

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 7

All is over. The Parliament is dead--Long live the Parliament! It was a lively time, that last week-end, and the tenth Parliament of the…

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Basic Wage Mr. Lang's Statement Mr. Bavin's Rejoinder Not a Matter for Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 4

Several questions relating to the possibility of a reduction in the basic wage were asked in the Legislative Assembly to-day…

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Federal Elections

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 4

Issue of Writs--October 9. Nominations--October 19. Election--November 17. Return of Writs--January 7…

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Federal Elections Electoral Enrolment Last Day, Tuesday, October 9

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 4

A final warning is issued to electors of Cowper division to see that their names are enrolled. Claims received after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, cannot be…

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From the Capital End of the Parliament Election Campaign Canberra, September 24th

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 3

All is over. The Parliament is dead—Long live the Parliament! It was a lively time, that last week, end, and the Tenth Parliament of the…

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Shire Election Candidates

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 2

Various public bodies in the Bellinger Shire are co-operating with the Bellingen Ratepayers' Association in selecting candidates for the forthcoming…

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Ex-premier a Senate Candidate. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 1

Mr. H. S. Lawson, former Premier of Victoria, last night resigned his seat in the Legislative Assembly to contest a seat in the Senate at the Federal elections…

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County Councils Election of Members Proposed Amendment of Ordinance

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 4

Regarding a suggested amendment of Ordinance 20, under the Local Government Act, respecting County Council elections, Mr. A. J. Pollack, M.L.A., recently…

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Federal Election Campaign Labor Programme Outlined Mr. Scullin's First Policy Speech Amending Industrial Legislation Foreshadowed Unemployment Insurance Scheme Per Capita Payments Would Be Restored Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 6

Mr. J. H. Scullin, Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party, opened the Federal election campaign at Richmond (Vic.) to-night by delivering his party's policy speech. Mr. Scullin said that at the last…

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Election Matter to Bear Name of Person Authorising Same and Name of Printer

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 4

The Commonwealth Electoral Administration draws attention to the provisions of the electoral law, which requires that electoral advertisements, handbills,…

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Federal Elections Country Party Campaign Dr. Page's Policy Speech

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 4

As on previous occasions, Dr. Earle Page, Federal Treasurer, and leader of the Country party, has decided to deliver hisparty's policy speech at…

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Federal Elections Prime Minister's Itinerary. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 8

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, has drawn up his itinerary for the election campaign. He will not go to West Australia, but within three weeks will cover…

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County Councils. Method of Election

The Clarence River Advocate · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 2

The member for the Claroage (Mrs. A. J. Pallack) has received a communication from the Department OF Local Governmetn in regard to proposed…

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Federal Elections

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 4

The writs for the Federal elections and referendum will be issued to-morrow (Tuesday). After 6 o'clock on that date, no further names can be added to…

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Federal Elections Country Party Campaign Dr. Page's Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 4

The Federal Treasurer, Dr. Earle Page, will arrive in Grafton to-morrow (Wednesday), and will deliver the Country party policy speech in the…

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Election Comment Must Be Signed. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 5

Mr. J. D. Farrar, Commonwealth Electrical Officer, announces that all commentatory matter upon candidates, political parities, or issues to be…

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